Machine Shop Team Lead

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Houston, TX, you will Work with Production Supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize machine shop staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production support and stay current on all Shop orders. 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Responsible for supporting operators in the training of loading parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits for machine shop 

• Able to interpret drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and set up requirements 

• Complete and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed 

• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Quality System 

• Communicates with production supervisor or Manager, for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues 

• Maintain safe working environment for all machine shop employees 

• Direct the work of other machine shop employees when necessary 

• Provide hands on job function training to coworkers as needed 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

• Work overtime as required 

Who You Are: 

You apply others’ diverse experiences, styles, background, and perspectives to get results. You stage activities with relevant milestones and schedules. You establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.

For This Role, You Will Need: 

• High School Diploma or GED Or, relevant work experience including a minimum of 2 years machining experience working from prints 

• Able to use Microsoft Office and Oracle. 

• Able to follow detailed instructions, processes and procedures 

• Basic math skills needed for CNC programming calculations 

• Experienced in the proper and safe use of hand and light power tools. 

• Ability to read and understand engineer prints. 

• Able to lift parts weighting in excess of 50 pounds (assistance when needed) and to work in bending, standing and squatting positions for long periods of time (excess of one hour and on ladders). 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:  

• CNC programming  

• Multi-axis lathes, horizontal milling, vertical milling machines knowledge and experience 

• Effective communication skills: verbal and written (English) 

• Follow written and/or oral instructions in English 

• Pass forklift certifications and requirements to operate forklifts 

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Our Offer to You: 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.  Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.  Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives.  We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.  We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.